RECAP: Burton Albion 2-1 Portsmouth: Pompey's winless run extends to eight games in all competitions

Pompey are still waiting for their first win since August as they fall to defeat at the Pirelli Stadium

Reeco Hackett-Fairchild’s free-kick unfortunately couldn’t spark a Blues fight back as Danny Cowley’s side found themselves two-goals down after 60 minutes.

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Key Events

Pompey are now winless in eight games in all competitions
Reeco Hackett-Fairchild’s free-kick couldn’t spark a Blues comeback

Tue, 28 Sep, 2021, 18:57 BST

Pompey are in the building

20 minutes until Danny Cowley announces his starting XI...

Tue, 28 Sep, 2021, 18:18 BST

The scene is set at the Pirelli Stadium

Tue, 28 Sep, 2021, 18:03 BST

Connor Ogilvie is expected to be back in contention to boost Cowley’s defensive options tonight

'I think his best position is left of a back three': Danny Cowley eyes introducing fresh blood into Pompey defence

Danny Cowley is convinced Connor Ogilvie’s best position is in a back three.

Tue, 28 Sep, 2021, 17:59 BSTUpdated 17:59 BST

More of the same, please, Marcus....

Harness delivered one of the best individual displays of recent seasons with his hat-trick in this fixture just over a year ago. Relive those excellent finishes here.

Highlights | Burton Albion 2-4 Pompey

Key moments from Pompey's 4-2 Sky Bet League One win over Burton Albion at the Pirelli Stadium, with Marcus Harness (3) and Jack Whatmough on the scoresheet ...

Tue, 28 Sep, 2021, 17:55 BST

A big night for Marcus on his return to his old stomping ground

Portsmouth boss Danny Cowley sets challenge for Marcus Harness ahead of Burton homecoming

Danny Cowley wants Marcus Harness to be more selfish in the final third following the forward’s second goal of the season against Charlton Athletic.

Tue, 28 Sep, 2021, 17:54 BST

Here’s your stats pack for tonight’s gae

Burton v Portsmouth: team news, predicted XIs, referee, key stats and form guides

Pompey head to Burton Albion tonight with both clubs winless in the division since August 17.

Tue, 28 Sep, 2021, 17:52 BST

Welcome from the Pirelli Stadium

Pompey continue a busy period of five games in 15 days at Burton Albion tonight.

There’s been positives to take from the past two draws with Plymouth and Charlton, but the challenge for Danny Cowley is to eradicate the mistakes which have littered those games.

That will be necessary to arrest a run of seven games without a win in all competitions which has seen a positive start to the campaign stall.

A win tonight could lift the Blues back into play-off contention, against a Burton side whose season has echoed their opponents.

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink’s men also picked up three early league successes but are now seven games without a win.

The Brewers last season showed they are a rough, tough proposition under Hasselbaink when they came to Fratton Park and rolled over their opposition.

Join us for live build-up, team news, video and then commentary from 7.45pm as the action unfolds at the Pirelli Stadium.